Editors Herold (bioengineering, U. of Maryland), Rasooly (cancer diagnosis program, National Cancer Institute), and 63 co-contributors illustrate the newest methods and novel technologies in development for the fabrication of lab-on-a-chip (LOC) devices and new approaches for fluid control and manipulation. The authors describe the technologies for prototyping the devices and include replication and direct machining methods of fabrication. The focus of the book is to assist readers in understanding current LOC technologies, to perform similar experiments, to design new LOC systems, and to develop new methods and applications. The comprehensive book features both theoretical and technical information. The book will interest anyone using LOC technology and developing applications, including biologists, clinicians, engineers, and chemical and physical science researchers who are developing analytical technologies. Numerous illustrations are included. This is one of two volumes: V.2 is on biomolecular separation and analysis. Distributed in the US by ISBS. Annotation 2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
